Patient was educated on right and left heart as follows: The human heart is divided into four chambers. It has two chambers on the right and two chambers on the left. The two chambers on the right comprise the right heart and the two chambers on the left comprise the left heart. The right heart has deoxygenated blood and the left heart has oxygenated blood. The superior vena cava is a vein draining deoxygenated blood from [...]
Patient was educated on structure of heart as follows: The human heart is divided into four chambers. It has two chambers on the right and two chambers on the left. The two chambers on the right comprise the right heart and the two chambers on the left comprise the left heart. Upper chambers on either side are called atria (right atrium and left atrium). Lower chambers on either side are called ventricles (right ventricle and left [...]
Patient was educated on low sodium alternatives as follows: Vinegar, unsalted butter and cheese. Vegetable oils and low sodium sauces and salad dressings. Homemade soups without added salt. Canned and dehydrated soups with a low sodium label. Fresh and frozen vegetables. Low sodium canned vegetables and sauces. Low sodium canned fish and meat. Fresh and frozen fruit. Low-sodium crackers and breadsticks. Unsalted popcorn. Any fresh or frozen beef, lamb, pork, poultry and fish. Eggs and [...]
Patient was educated on how to limit intake of sodium through the diet as follows: Season your foods with spices, herbs, lemon, ginger, garlic, and pepper instead of salt and eliminate the salt shaker from the dinner table. Try keeping yourself away from frozen meals and canned foods. Eliminate salty foods and snacks from your diet. Pick the low salt versions or reduced salt versions, while picking the grocery. Always read the label before you [...]
Patient was educated on sodium in the diet as follows: Sodium is found naturally in a lot of fresh foods we consume, such as, vegetables, fruits, and meat. A lot of sodium can be added during processing and preparation. Very high amount of sodium is added to canned and processed to preserve for long durations. Sodium maintains the fluid balance in our body. Sodium always keeps the water along with it. High amount of sodium [...]